Ottawa Observations: Saturday-Monday, September 23-25, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday-Monday, September 22-25, 2023

The House of Commons Debacle

NDP, Bloc call for House Speaker Anthony Rota's resignation after man who fought with Naxi unit honoured 

The Tribute to a Nazi in the House of Commons is an utter disgrace that could have easily been avoided 

Trudeau's unwillingness to apologize speaks to Canada's diminishment on the world stage 

Trudeau calls invite for Ukrainian who fought with Nazi's 'deeply embarassing'

Russia blasts Canada over 'outrageous' reception in Parliament for Ukrainian who serve in Nazi unit

House Speaker apologizes for honouring Ukrainian who fought in Nazi unit in WWII

Here's  how a man who fought for the Nazi's got honoured in the House of Commons 

House of Commons speaker defies calls to resign after honouring man who fought for Nazis

Canada embarrassed itself when it honoured a man who fought for the Nazis. But that's hardly the worst part

NDP, Bloc say Speaker should resign after honouring man who fought for Nazis 

Jewish group demands apology after MPs honoured man who fought for Nazis 

Trudeau Liberals embarrass Canada and fuel Russian propaganda 

Another tribute to WWII Ukrainian Nazi unit in Oakville

Forget the Commons, how did Nazi end up in Canada in first place?

Conservatives block Liberals' motion to erase recognition of Nazi praise incident 

Canada embarrassed on world stage - again

Trudeau's habit of using 'Nazi' label, just took a big hit

Speaker takes responsibility for inviting former Nazi soldier, but Conservatives say PMO to blame

Canada's long history of soft-pedalling the Ukrainian Waffen SS Galicia Division

Speaker Anthony.Rota facing growing calls to resign for honouring man who fought for Nazis 

Conservatives stop Liberals from erasing recognition of Nazi war veteran from House of Commons record 

Feting a Nazi was not even the worst of Anthony Rota's sins 

Trudeau's blunder becomes Zellenskyy's crisis 

Liberal incompetence a boon to Russia's anti-Ukraine propaganda  

Canada's Speaker apologizes over tribute to. man who fought for Nazis 

Jewish group says an 'apology is owed' after MPs honoured man who fought for Nazis 

Canada/India relations - Foreign interference

Canadian Sikhs stage protests agains Indian government over killing of Sikh activist 

Defence minister emphasizes criminal investigation after week of diplomatic fallout from India accuations 

India is ramping up legal efforts against wanted Sikhs in Canada

'Why doesn't Trudeau break up a part of Canada and create a new Khalistan? Indian Politician 

Trudeau isn't being taken seriously about India 

Maybe now the Trudeau Liberals will stop ignoring national security 

Canada gave details linking India Government to Nijjar's murder 

Canadians in India urge to 'remain vigilant'  amid calls for protests 

Defence minister mum on whether India tensions will impact Indo-Pacific strategy 

BC Premier calls for federal transparency regarding Indian foreign interference 

Ukraine/Russia War           

Russia's Black Sea Fleet commander among 34 killed in Crimea missile strike, Ukraine claims 

Russia trotted some Ukrainian victims to death, UN inquiry says

'They couldn't go back to a normal life': How a Ukrainian refugee crisis changed a Polish city

Globe and Mail

Port of Vancouver seek new entrant to run semi-automated container terminal

Ontario PCs vow to enshrine Greenbelt boundaries in law, but block NDP bill

Ontario's publicly funded colleges posted significant operating surpluses last year 

Foreign students being tricked into thinking they can get permanent residency by studying in Canada, experts warn 

Air Canada orders 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft 

Sexual misconduct charge dropped against former head of military HR

Environment Canada warns BC coast to prepare for heavy winds, some rain 

Danielle Smith's plan to withdraw from CPP would leave all Canadians including Albertans - poorer

Doug Ford is very, very sorry. But for what?

Canada's welcoming attitude toward immigrants is at risk of fraying

Ambition without action makes for empty economic promises 

Top General asked senior officer to make subordinate presenting allegations about him 'go away'

                              

              

CBC

Advocates worry about asylum seekers' safety as RCMP tear down Quebec's Roxham Road 

Businesses fear they'll have to borrow more to repay government-backed pandemic loans 

Military former HR head pleads not guilty to charge related to alleged inappropriate relationship

Federal probe of employee complaints about billion dollar green fund now complete 

Money, power and an ecosystem are all at stake in Canada-US negotiations over a massive river 

Some parties have cut back on Meta advertising - but experts say it's hard habit to kick

Canadian Ford autoworkers ratify Unifor deal with 54% approval

The bad economic times have only just started

Bank on tense negotiations, Supreme Court decision if Alberta pursues its own pension plan 

Canada names new ambassador to Armenia maid Nagorno-Karabakh tensions 

Toronto/Vancouver Star

'Why would anyone trust this government?" Doug Ford slammed as he unwinds Greenbelt plans 

Danielle Smith's boom and bust Alberta math does;t add up

Education Minister says tentative deal with EFTO education workers will provide 'stability for families'

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Saturday. Here's what you need to know 

Why thousands of Canadian kids are waiting for surgery beyond the medically safe window 

New immigration minister says one-click citizenship oath still worth considering 

Canada names new ambassador to Armenia amid Nagorono-Karabakh tensions  

Groups call for more careful consideration of artificial intelligence measures 

Alberta Opposition creates counter-survey on province's 'unicorn' plan to quit CPP

Cost of Living: Pepsi and Coca-Cola absent in meeting with federal industry minister 

Flag raising at BC Legislature honours residential school survivors, lost children 

Federal minister criticizes Manitoba Tory ad that cites rejection of landfill search 

Former Foreign Minister Marc Garneau says Canada, South Korean should form closer ties 

Toronto Sun

Ontario proposes new way of funding GO stations to spur nearby development 

Unifor turns attention to GM for next round of auto worker talks  

Protesters denounce Ford's 'health cuts' as spending goes up

Grocery chains, federal Liberals sizing up 'shrinkflation'' 

The differences between Good and Bad Canadians 

CBC claims state secrets on court case about state secrets 

Canada Post should be about delivery, not creeping your mail 

Canada Post is violating our privacy 

It's Trudeau's world and the Liberals are trapped in it

Don't be surprised when decent politicians  decide enough is enough 

It's time to welcome Charles to Canada 

National Post

Industry Minister calls out no-shows Pepsi, Coca-Cola after meeting with manufacturers over high food costs  

One click citizenship oath still worth considering, new immigration minister says 

Vimy, Canadian First World War cemeteries designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites 

New Greenbelt law would return lands, codify boundaries, Ontario's housing minister says 

All the countries Trudeau has estranged (and some he hasn't) 

Harm reduction missionaries are making my neighbourhood unsafe  

CBC's real estate portfolio valued at over $400M: documents 

Global          

NDP launches counter survey on potential Alberta Pension 

Will new Canadians get a 1 click citizenship oath? Ottawa mulling change 

Proposed AI regulations need more scrutiny, groups urge Ottawa 

Profit outpacing costs in BC Long term care facilities, seniors' advocate says 

New Brunswick PC official with trans son quits over premier's LGBTQ stance

Residential school Survivor's Flag raised at BC Legislature 

BC Premier in Ottawa to discuss wildfires, infrastructure, clean energy

Roxham Road: RCMP tear down last building at unofficial border crossing 

Guilbeault suspending urban park study after Ford's greenbelt  reversal 

Miscellaneous